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Becerra Emerges as Top Contender for Health Secretary

December 4, 2020 at 5:03 pm EST By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has emerged as a key contender to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, CNN reports.

“The HHS secretary position has been a source of intrigue and confusion this week, with New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo being mentioned as contenders. Raimondo has said she’s no longer a candidate and Lujan Grisham’s status is now unclear.”

Politico: Biden expands search for HHS Secretary.

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